It is pretty apparent that those who have studied or fully comprehend the built environment perceive its components differently than those who have not. We travel to different places and…
Kingston sits between Toronto and Montreal in Canada and is nicknamed as the ‘Limestone City’. You can spot numerous historic structures in limestone construction, especially in the downtown area. It…
According to Merriam Webster: Criticism is the art of evaluating or analyzing works of art or literature. Architecture is an art that requires studying, scrutinizing, analyzing, and pulling apart to…
Architects have claimed to make buildings that change lives for years to come, whether it’s Winston Churchill’s very famous “We shape our buildings, and afterwards, our buildings shape us,” or…
Architecture and Fashion are two creative industries that share a distinct relationship to influence each other. The creative design skills learned in architecture majors can be put to use in…
Sustainable approaches can be broadly classified into two categories- Program-based approach and Conservation-based approach. The program-based approach is a clean-slate architecture that focuses on integrating design strategies and sustainable technologies…
Architecture is a state of mind. It may be argued that any built form presents a distinctive image to the user. The architectural lexicon for the masses is a unique…
With the innovation of new materials, new building techniques, and imaginative ideas, the world of architecture is taking thought-provoking turns. The future of architecture could move past functionality towards new…
“Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use.” – Frank Lloyd Wright (writing in 1957, as cited in Frank Lloyd…
Architecture is the thoughtful making of space aesthetically and functionally. It is the art and science of designing spaces and structures for human use. It is not just about shelter…
The place where the river narrows—Quebec City, founded in 1608—is a French-speaking province in Eastern Canada. It is on the north of the St. Lawrence River, and it merges with…
Lumion is a rendering software that helps architects communicate their designs with clarity, emotion, and expression. For more than a decade, one can find new features, workflows, control methods, and…